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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.63, 594.02 and 272.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.63, 594.02 and 272.97 is: 376.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.63 : 594.02 = 272.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.63/594.02 = 272.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.63x = 594.02 × 272.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.63x = 162,150.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,150.32/430.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.54

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